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ReviewCNS & neurological disorders drug targets2024

Anti-seizure Medications: Challenges and Opportunities.

Neha Tandon, Milica Radosavljevic, Danijela Vucevic, Miroslav Radenkovic, Jasna Jancic, Janko Samardzic

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Review in CNS & neurological disorders drug targets, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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0cells of the map it votes in
2citing papers in PubMed
4.2field-weighted citation impact, top 5% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Neha TandonInstitute of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Milica RadosavljevicInstitute of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Danijela VucevicInstitute of Pathophysiology, "Ljubodrag Buba Mihailović", Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Miroslav RadenkovicInstitute of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Jasna JancicClinic of Neurology and Psychiatry for Children and Youth, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
Janko SamardzicInstitute of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-8464-4924
University of Belgrade · RS

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by unprovoked, recurrent seizures. There are several types of epilepsy, and the cause of the condition can vary. Some cases of epilepsy have a genetic component, while others may be caused by brain injuries, infections, or other underlying conditions. Treatment for epilepsy typically involves anti-seizure medications (ASMs), although different approaches, such as surgery or a special diet, may be considered in specific cases. The treatment aims to effectively manage and potentially eliminate seizures while minimizing any accompanying side effects. Many different ASMs are available, and the choice of medication depends on several factors, including the type of seizures, the patient's age, general health, and potential drug interactions. For the treatment of epilepsy, there have been significant advancements in recent decades, which have led to the approval of many different ASMs. Newer ASMs offer a broader range of mechanisms of action, improved tolerability profiles, and reduced drug interactions compared to older drugs. This review aims to discuss the pharmacological characteristics, clinical applications, effectiveness, and safety of ASMs, with a particular emphasis on various age groups, especially children. Moreover, this review seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of ASM therapy for epilepsy management, assisting physicians in selecting suitable ASMs for their patients.

Indexed as

AnticonvulsantsEpilepsySeizuresDrug InteractionsHumansAnticonvulsantsanti-seizure medicationsEpilepsyneuropharmacology.pharmacotherapyprecision medicineseizures

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PMID38192128
OpenAlexW4390807179

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